Fig. 8.1 (1) Windup, (2) cocking, (3) late cocking, (4) acceleration, (5) deceleration and (6) follow-through The first 1.5 s consists of the first thee phases, and the following phase,…
Fig. 5.1 Most common laboratory changes after intensive exercise Fig. 5.2 Blood parameters and its modifications after vigorous exercise Table 5.1 Immunological and biochemical markers associated with overtraining Leucocyte responses…
Fig. 3.1 Effect on overuse injury occurrence due to the theoretical relationship between stress application and frequency (According to Hreljac and Ferber [18]) Repeating the same movement numerous times applies…
Childhood is the stage from the child’s second year of life to the beginning of adolescence and can be divided into two stages: The pre-school stage, from 2 to 6…
Type of motoric action 90 % Recovery 100 % Recovery Strength Max. strength 18–24 h 48–72 h Explosive strength 18–24 h 48–84 h Strength endurance 12–18 h 48 h Endurance…
Fig. 11.1 The figure of the ambassador should be a coach or a famous player to implement the message worldwide 11.2 Implementation of Prevention Programmes Physical activity is associated with…
Fig. 4.1 The figure of four, an example of static stretching Static stretching increases range of motion (ROM) and can also decrease musculotendinous stiffness, even during short-duration (5–30 s) stretches…
Number of different sports/events Number of registered athletes Incidence of injuries per 1000 registered athletes Percentage of time-loss injuries Main location or diagnoses Main causes Disciplines with higher injury…
Fig. 2.1 Injury depends on interdependent factors: intrinsic and extrinsic Fig. 2.2 Distribution of sports practiced in the world Through the decades and the centuries, the world of sports has…
Oral rehydration and electrolyte balance • Traditional oral rehydration solutions are made according to World Health Organization guidelines for the prevention and treatment of dehydration during diarrhea or gastroenteritis. For…
